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Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

25 March 2025

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.


Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

25 March 2025

Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice urged a rethink, as did a group of public health experts.


Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

25 March 2025

Russian landing ship RFN Alexander Otrakovsky had recently left the Mediterranean.


US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

25 March 2025

Both nations have committed to ensuring safe navigation and eliminating the use of force in the sea.


Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

25 March 2025

Georgia Barton, 38, was left with a lump on her forehead and a bleeding nose after the incident in Kew, south-west London, in June 2021.


A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

25 March 2025

The figures show 67.6% of attendances were dealt with in four hours.


Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

25 March 2025

Suicide accounted for around 30% of all deaths in Scotland’s prisons, with male inmates now more likely to die by suicide than the general population.


Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

25 March 2025

In the Commons, MPs rejected a bid to exempt hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies from the tax hike.


Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

25 March 2025

Aalia Mahomed was studying for a BSc in physics and philosophy at King’s College London.


Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

25 March 2025

The 29-year-old made a special trip from her training base in Texas for the ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Diary written by acclaimed artist Duncan Grant sells for 17 times its estimate

Diary written by acclaimed artist Duncan Grant sells for 17 times its estimate

Diary written by acclaimed artist Duncan Grant sells for 17 times its estimate

25 March 2025

The book fetched £13,750, having been expected to sell for £500-£800.


Hoyle says he represents Commons ‘at home and abroad’ amid expenses reports

Hoyle says he represents Commons ‘at home and abroad’ amid expenses reports

Hoyle says he represents Commons ‘at home and abroad’ amid expenses reports

25 March 2025

The Commons Speaker mentioned the foreign travel of previous speakers at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Conference in London on Tuesday.


Investigation into University of Dundee’s finances to be ‘robust process’

Investigation into University of Dundee’s finances to be ‘robust process’

Investigation into University of Dundee’s finances to be ‘robust process’

25 March 2025

The Scottish Funding Council has published the terms of reference for the independent investigation.


Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’

Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’

Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’

25 March 2025

Around 200,000 passengers were disrupted after the airport was closed to all flights on Friday until around 6pm after the fire.


February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

25 March 2025

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.


Container ship severely damaged in North Sea collision to be towed to Scotland

Container ship severely damaged in North Sea collision to be towed to Scotland

Container ship severely damaged in North Sea collision to be towed to Scotland

25 March 2025

The Solong sailed into the tanker Stena Immaculate off the East Yorkshire coast on March 10.


Car use increases despite 2030 target to slash kilometres travelled by 20%

Car use increases despite 2030 target to slash kilometres travelled by 20%

Car use increases despite 2030 target to slash kilometres travelled by 20%

25 March 2025

The latest figures show a rise in car kilometres and journeys by bus, train, planes and ferries.


Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike

Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike

Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike

25 March 2025

Unite claims any chance of a breakthrough is being ‘hobbled’ by commissioners who were drafted in to help with the council’s finances.


Brian O’Driscoll served with compliance notice over ‘misleading’ Instagram post

Brian O’Driscoll served with compliance notice over ‘misleading’ Instagram post

Brian O’Driscoll served with compliance notice over ‘misleading’ Instagram post

25 March 2025

The former Ireland rugby international was reprimanded over a social media post that was found to have breached consumer law.


Doctor ‘stabbed by fellow surgeon’ felt intestines bulging out, trial told

Doctor ‘stabbed by fellow surgeon’ felt intestines bulging out, trial told

Doctor ‘stabbed by fellow surgeon’ felt intestines bulging out, trial told

25 March 2025

Graeme Perks told a court he has no recollection of seeing a crowbar before he was knifed in the abdomen by an intruder outside his home.


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